Good Morning Tuesday

Good morning,
It’s a bit brighter here today. Haven’t stepped outside yet, so not sure how warm it is out there.
Hope you all have a reasonable day. Keep safe.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Cool, grey and blowy here in South Yorkshire - I don’t know how the window cleaner is staying on his ladder! I went to bed with a grumbling tooth last night. I hope it’s not going to be a problem because my dentist has gone right off the radar! It’s my son in law’s birthday this week so I’m going to make him a birthday cake today and hope it will cheer his birthday up. The poor chap has been furloughed for ages and I know how much he’d like to get back to work. He nearly did until this latest lockdown hit us. He’s another who fell while running on Sunday, Taichinan; cut his shin. As you say, can be risky sometimes. Have a good safe day folks. No running please!

Good morning everyone! Its a bit overcast here but as I am not going anywhere it doesn't really matter!
OH did his covid test for the Imperial College thingy yesterday and today he is taking our elderly neighbour (she is in our bubble) for a drive through test before her hospital visit on Friday. That means I will have a whole hour to myself!
I made a large lamb pie with the leftovers from Sunday yesterday so I need to wrap up the rest for the freezer and I might make some rock buns (OHs favourites) today.
Stay safe all.

Oh thank you Beechnut. You've inspired me. I may make clay bunting. Your tiles are beautiful.

Good morning from a damp breezy Morecambe Bay.
A day of bits and pieces planned. Exercise shortly then mushroom and lentil soup and some flapjacks to make, the knees of DH’s work trousers need patching, rose bushes to prune and a concerted effort to find a mislaid book.
My grandson is in isolation yet again as a close contact at school is positive, his sister is off for 2 weeks because there are not enough teachers and their mother a teacher was sent home to isolate as her classroom assistant is positive. She has only been back a week after having COVID herself. DS is still tired but recovering and hopes to be back in work later this week.
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning all it’s unseasonably mild today ! I was looking for a cool place to store the puddings I made over the last few days

I made these hanging tiles Mellow. I got the idea from a Woman’s Weekly magazine although they did a clay board.

Good morning everyone. It's grey on the Angus coast today. Windy too, judging by the way the lower grey clouds are scudding by. Yesterday was lovely though, and I spent a wee while down by the pond watching the fish. There's something very therapeutic about doing that, and it's quite unusual for them to be so active at this time of year - shows climate change really is a thing.

DD fell while out running yesterday and sent a photo of herself absolutely covered in mud. She really is too old for puddle splashing! She took herself off to the Small Injuries Unit as she couldn't get all the farmyard muck out of the cuts on her hand - a very sensible precaution. She says it's fine this morning. Dangerous pastime, this running though.

Off to get my hair cut soon and then to meet my niece for a quick coffee and catch up. Tomorrow it's the optician. The calendar has been empty of appointments for ages, and then they're like buses and everything comes at once.

Your shoes look lovely Marydoll and will have pride of place in your Imelda-like collection I'm sure! Like you, I always wore heels - wouldn't be seen dead in flatties outside the gym - but now comfort comes first. In fact my favourite shoes of the moment (aka the past year) are trainers. How times change.

Glad to hear that your dreams weren't too extreme after your injection Marydoll. And that your treatment is passing Dragonfly without too much discomfort. Grandmattie it's good to know that your black dog is getting back in its kennel, where it belongs. It's horrid for you when it gets out. I hope as always that everyone's trials are easier today and that everyone finds something to bring a smile to their faces. Take care and stay safe. ???

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Another good morning from S Lanarkshire. As baubles said, dark and wet but with the promise of a dry afternoon. If so, a walk and outdoor coffee and scone in a friend’s garden, if not a much needed tidy up.
This morning’s adventure is joining in a new Zoom book club. I’ve got through this whole thing without attempting Zoom and am quite nervous!
Marydoll, love your dyed trainers, lovely colour.
Wishing a good day to everyone!

Good morning everyone from a wet but surprisingly warm south Cornwall. I thought my heating had come on when I got up, although it's not set to do that. Beechnut, being nosy, but what are you making with air dry clay? Grandmattie glad you feel able to tell us how it really is. Marydoll I saw your photo and thought one of them was a cake! Must get out more....

My son had to pop into my town yesterday and messaged me to say, 'What lockdown?!' The town is abuzz with people, many bigger shops are open and cafes are doing takeaways. You see couples sitting on steps and in corners drinking coffee. People are reluctant to give up socialising, but oddly it feels safe, plenty of distancing and masks and the shops are counting people in and out.

Farmers market just down the road this morning. They sell lovely sourdough bread.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Happy birthday, Mr Nortsat.

Baubles, the shoe dye.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angelus-Suede-Nubuck-Dye-for-Shoes-Sneakers-Bags-3oz-Pint-21-COLOURS/252953941088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=551981143074&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

It did need about three coats and had a slighly chalky feel. I just sealed it with a waterproofing spray, which sorted that. Result!

Morning Mick, morning All from a grey and gloomy looking corner of Somerset. Should have a visit from a man who can hopefully clear a gutter for us, must remind Mr C to keep his distance, otherwise a quiet day ahead. Covid numbers escalating here, a very cross granddaughter has to self isolate for 2 weeks because of a school outbreak. That little family of 3 have had one of them isolating for 5 of the last 6 weeks. Thankfully all are well so far. Best get a wriggle on in case our gutter man is early. Take care everyone, hope the day is as good as it can be.

Hello Urm crossed posts X

Good morning Mick and all

Happy Birthday MrNortsat ? , good luck dragonfly .

I remember what a palaver it was to take those tablets, sitting upright, wallowing in water and hungry!!!!

We have the baby here today and pick his brother up after school for a sleepover, consequently not a lot will get done !!!

Marydoll I know how you feel regarding wrapping paper stash, I am starting to wrap Christmas Gifts and getting slightly twitchy as I am getting low so I will be ordering on line.

Have I missed Urmstongran posting the last few days? I cannot recall reading them!

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Wishing a Happy Birthday to MrNortsat ??

Good morning team Mick from S Lanarkshire where the breeze is strong and the rain is falling heavily once more.

Ashcombe as a child I lived in the shadow of the parish church and loved to hear the bells marking the quarter hours. I spent my summers in Dublin and still remember how the Angelus bells rang out at 12 and 6.

What kind of shoe dye is that Marydoll? It looks very effective.

Not much happening today, I have some parcels arriving, more Christmas gifts for the family. I’m enjoying planning and buying for them.

Look after yourselves today.

Sun’s up here! ?
Good morning everyone from Malaga where we have a forecast again of 25°C ? a mini heatwave this week to see us on our way before we fly home next week! Lovely. We walked along the paseo I was in crop pants, a tee shirt and sandals. The Mediterranean was a deep sparkling blue and there we’re hardly any people. We bumped into a couple we know - we haven’t seen them all the time we’ve been out here so that was a nice surprise. We sat and had a beer with them, in the shade (it was so hot) under the orange trees.

Today is my ‘ladies who wine’ afternoon. Only 2 of us (my 85y old neighbour) because of the restrictions. There will be a new announcement next Monday - I hope we are allowed to cross the river bed as I will then be able to spend LWW with all the ladies before I go home. Fingers crossed!

Slow cooker today - they are handy when the weather is hot as no oven heat. I’m making braised beef with carrots & onions and will dish up a plate for my neighbour. It will be a farewell plate to remind us of all those times when I did it twice a week during the strict 9 week lockdown here. They were trying times. We couldn’t even leave our landing. Looking back, I don’t know how I kept my sanity. And imagine if one had small children in such confined space! No garden, no going out for a walk. And yet, looking at the Covid figures today in Spain did it do any good really?

Hope Tuesday is kind to us all. usually go for a cycle every morning for an hour leaving at 7.30 to 7.45 am when it is a bit lighter. Then have breakfast and a leisurely bath. Today have some housework to do, may write a few more Christmas cards and a bridge match tonight. Also need to cook tea for the 5 of us and make an apple and almond cake. Gosh momb I felt exhausted even reading about your day! #lazygran.

Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Not chilliest. Chillies! ?

Good morning all from Essex and it’s looking quite bright out there.

I might dog walk with a friend today , as I haven’t seen her in a while and I think she’s lonely. We’ll have a nice chat and catch-up on the way.

Happy birthday mr.N . Enjoy the duck.

Thanks for good wishes on DH’s pending ear op. It isn’t until next week, but he has to have a covid test beforehand.

granmattie glad you’re feeling brighter and I love your vase of chilliest. How pretty.

Hope everyone is feeling ok and try to have a pleasant day. ???

Good morning from North Yorkshire where it is grey and breezy.
Off to meet a friend for a SD walk at a local reservoir this morning. I hope it doesn’t rain.
Made some carrot and coriander soup yesterday. Will warm me up nicely when I get back from my walk.
Must try to do some more of the garden later. Lots of leaves down and more to come. Another job that didn’t use to be mine!
Have a good day everyone.

Good Morning all. Breezy and dull here in N. Bucks.
New lounge carpet being fitted this morning. Masks and disinfectant wipes at the ready and we shall stay out of the way. After we will be putting the room straight again. We need new lampshades and a small rug but not sure when we can get to the shops to have a look. Plenty on line but it is difficult to judge the colour properly.
Otherwise just bits and pieces to do.
Thinking of all with worries or pain.
Keep looking for those ?

A very Happy Birthday to Mr Nortsat, ooh salted caramel cheesecake, please direct any leftovers this way ??

Good morning Mick and all. It is very windy here on the S Welsh coast too. I woke every two hours last night, nothing unusual in that but I was so hot, it was very mild. Mr Lins slept better though thank goodness, he has a small shield to tape over his eye to stop him scratching it in his sleep. A quiet day in again for us, except the fish man cometh here too Grandmabatty.
I have Christmas cards I could write, but I have no incentive to do anything. Hope*Mr Sars* knee improves. Good to hear EV's family news is so much better.
Have a pleasant day and stay safe.

Good morning all from a wet and windy Glasgow, at least its quite mild, 12 C.

Grandmattie, good to see you back. ? I must admit to having a touch of the .black dog myself recently. Its not fun.
Dragonfly, if its the same pill I used to take, you have my sympathy. When I first started, I had to fast all night, drink gallons of water, stay upright and not eat for an hour.
As I can no longer tolerate it, I get an annual infusion, which is long overdue, due to lockdown.

I'm so envious of those of you who have access to markets and local farm shops.? We have absolutely nothing like that where I stay. Kalu does the Farmer's market near you still take place?
The longer lockdown has gone on, I have experienced a greater desire to have everything fresh.

Another night of bizarre dreams, but no fortunately no Gransnetters were harmed.
I started off well yesterday, cooking cleaning, looking for a lost Christmas present, then spent the afternoon lying on the sofa, feeling rotten.?
I had already looked in the same spot twice. Own up, who hid it the first few times?

One of my tasks was to dye a pair of trainers. I had bought a pair of , what I thought were pink trainers, from Clarks outlet, reduced from £74 to £19. They were not blush pink, as stated, but a caramel shade. I already have trainers that colour.
Not to be daunted I did a search for shoe dye on the Internet.
I'm pretty chuffed with the results.
The only difficulty was putting the laces back in. They had been laced up in complicated pattern. Could I work out how, well NO! I should have taken a photo. ?
When I was working I remember my rheumatologist advising me to wear trainers or policewoman like shoes. I was horrified, after all I was renowned for my iconic, shoe collection.
Now I hardly ever wear shoes.

I have DGD's birthday presents to wrap for tomorrow, but it will need to be brown paper, tarted up, as I haven't been near the shops for a very long time. My siege mentality brain, is not coping with a diminished parcel wrapping stash.

Virtual hugs for all my friends (unless you don't do hugs), take care and stay safe.